LAS VEGAS (AP) — Justin Bibbins scored 23 points, Donnie Tillman had 13 points and eight rebounds, as Utah used a balanced offense to defeat Ole Miss 83-74 on Monday night in the MGM Resorts Main Event.
The Utes (4-0) defeated their second SEC foe this season, improving to 16-19 all-time against opponents from the SEC. Utah defeated Missouri, 77-59, on Nov. 16.
Despite losing four starters from last year's squad that made the NIT, the Utes haven't shown any signs of regression, having outscored their first four opponents by an average of 22 points.
The Utes shot 47.